Coronavirus: My Top Resources

Nearly anyone who knows me, realizes that I can be a bit obsessed with scientific research…

Data and analytics, and really just knowledge in general. When it comes to the Coronavirus pandemic, the internet contains a mix of good information and misinformation. Although this information can be a bit overwhelming and even paralyzing, I am a firm believer that knowledge is power.

Many have asked what resources I am using on a daily basis. While I am spending many hours a day scouring several resources, here are my top daily information sources.

• Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security daily COVID-19 Newsletter. This short email newsletter seems highly reliable and recaps the day’s events in a simple bullet point format.
• CDC Coronavirus Site. A good resource for actionable information, printable handouts, United States policy updates, and statistical information regarding testing.
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Updated information on public health orders, guidance, case data and vaccine availability.
• World Health Organization Coronavirus Site. Similar to the CDC’s site but from a global perspective. Important information when trying to model the potential trajectory for the U.S.
• Twitter. It might sound surprising, but if used appropriately, Twitter can be an amazing resource for quick and reliable information. I follow the COVID-19 Twitter List, curated by Tim Ferris, which focuses on balanced experts like former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.
• Worldometer and Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. These two sites provide up to date statistics, graphs, and maps monitoring the Coronavirus situation across the board.